I. ˌfiləˈpē(ˌ)nō noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Spanish, adjective & noun, from ( Islas ) Filipinas Philippine islands
1. : a native of the Philippine islands ; specifically : a member of a Christianized Philippine people as distinguished from a member of a people predominantly pagan or Muslim
2. : a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Spanish
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Filipinos
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Philippines : philippine